Psychic Strike
Gatecrash 189 • common
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Mathias Kollros
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Counter target spell. Its controller mills two cards.
Until more information could be gleaned about Niv-Mizzet's intentions, Lazav took every opportunity to stall his experiments.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Psychic Strike was introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Gatecrash, serving as a signature counterspell for the Dimir guild. Its mechanical function reflects the guild's identity on the plane of Ravnica, which focuses on clandestine activities, information control, and the manipulation of the opponent's resources through mill mechanics.
The artwork was illustrated by Clint Cearley, who utilized a visual style consistent with the dark, urban fantasy aesthetic of the Dimir. The piece depicts the mental intrusion characteristic of the guild's operations, aiming to evoke a sense of psychic disruption rather than simple physical negation. Upon its release, it became a staple in Dimir-aligned control decks in the Standard format due to its efficiency and the added value of the mill effect.
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